Laramie County Judge Sets High Bond for Accused Thief

A 37-year-old from Umatilla, Oregon is facing a felony theft charge in Laramie County after allegedly pocketing $35,000 for a job he never completed and spending the money all over the country.

Felony Warrant

According to a booking sheet, on Friday, Nov. 21, Omar Barragan Corcuera was transported to the Laramie County Detention Center for a warrant for felony theft, a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison, up to a $10,000 fine, or both.

Laramie County Circuit Court Judge Antoinette Williams signed the warrant on July 16.

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The theft is alleged to have occurred between Feb. 4 and March 10.

Initial Court Appearance

On the afternoon of Nov. 21, Barragan Corcuera was seen in Circuit Court in front of Judge Sean C. Chambers on the charge.

Chambers appointed Barragan Corcuera a public defender and set his preliminary hearing for Monday, Dec. 1, at 11:30 a.m.

Chambers then asked for the state's bond recommendation.

"The state has significant concerns over his ties to the community," the state said. "Additionally, I see a prior failure to appear from earlier this year."

"The underlying conduct certainly gives the state concern for the safety of the community (and) his ability to comply," the state added. "The state has concerns for his willingness and ability to return to court in Laramie County. For those reasons, the state believes that a cash bond is appropriate and would request $7,500 cash."

Bond Set at $35K Cash

"I'm going to set the bond at $35,000 cash," Chambers told Barragan Corcuera.

Please remember that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.